2019-2020学年江苏省泗阳实验高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年江苏省泗阳实验高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试
卷及参考答案
第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
I once taught in a small private school. Each morning at nine o’clock all the students, ranging in age from three to seven years old, gathered in the Great Room for a warm-up in preparation for the day.
One morning the headmistress made an announcement to all the children gathered,“Today we begin a great experiment of the mind.” She held up two ivy(常春藤) plants, each potted in an identical container. She continued, “Do they look the same?”
All the children nodded. So did I, for, in this way, I was alsoa child.
“We will give the plants the same amount of light, the same amount of water, but not the same amount of attention,” She said. “Together we are going to see what will happen when we put one plant in the kitchen away from our attention and the other plant right here in this room. Each day for the next month, we shall sing to our plant in the Great Room and tell it how much we love it, and how beautiful it is. We will use our good minds to think good thoughts about it.”
Four weeks later my eyes were as wide and disbelieving as the children’s. The kitchen plant was leggy and sick-looking, and it hadn’t grown at all. But the Great Room plant, which had been sung to and surrounded by positive thoughts and words, had increased threefold in size with dark leaves that were filled with energy.
In order to prove the experiment, the kitchen ivy was brought to the Great Room to join the other ivy. Within three weeks, the second plant had caught up with the first ivy. Within four weeks, they could not be distinguished, one from the other.
I took this lesson to heart and made it my own.
1. Why did the headmistress do the experiment?
A. She wanted to teach me a lesson.
B. She expected the students to learn to grow plants.
C. She meant to prove the impact of good minds on growth.
D. She intended to show students how to save a sick-looking plant.
2. What happened to the ivy in the kitchen at last?
A. It stopped growing and died.
B. It was leggy and sick with dark leaves.
C. It looked almost the same as the other one.
D. It grew better than the one in the Great Room.
3. What can be a suitable title for the passage?
A. Life Means Growth
B. Things Grow with Love
C. Equality Makes a Difference
D. Positive Thoughts Really Count
B
YellowstoneNational ParkbecameAmerica's first national park in 1872. The National Park Service was formed 44 years later in 1916.Yellowstone, which is mostly in the state of Wyoming, is considered an example of the success of the National Park System.Humans have been present in Yellowstone for more than 11,000 years.
Yellowstone contains beautiful mountains, deep canyons(峡谷), lakes and rivers.The nameYellowstonecomes from the river running through the area. At first known as Rock Yellow River, it became known as theYellowstoneRiver.
Yellowstoneis host to many different species of plants. However, the park is most distinctive because of what lies underneath it. It sits on top of an ancient super volcano, known as The Yellowstone Caldera. The caldera is 48 by 72 kilometers. And it remains an active volcano.
It is believed that the last time the volcano erupted was one half million years ago. The area has had three major eruptions in the last three million years.Experts say it may erupt again in another 1,000 to 10,000 years. But each year, there are thousands of earthquakes atYellowstone. Most are too small to be felt by people visiting the park.
Yellowstoneis filled with the beauty of many hot water springs. hot water and gasses are trapped under the earth. they rush to the surface in the form of hot water and steam.Old Faithful is The most famous one .Iterupts about every hour or hour and a half. The eruption can last from one and a half minutes up to 5 minutes. The amount of hot water it expels（排出）in that time can be as much as 31,000 liters or more.
In addition to its beauty and wonder, Yellowstone is an animal sanctuary（保护区）. It is home to the largest group of wild animals in theUnited States. As you travel through the park, you can sometimes see them in their natural habitat and hear their calls .
4. What wasYellowstonenamed after?
A. RockYellow River
B. The amazing mountains.
C. The stones with yellow color1
D. The first discovery inwyoming.
5. What makesYellowstonequite unique?
A. The scenery is beautiful.
B. There are a lot of explorers.
C. It’s home to many plants.
D. Its location is very special.
6. What does the underlined word“It”in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A. The earth.
B. Yellowstone.
C.Old Faithful.
D. TheYellowstoneCaldera.
7. What can we infer from the text?
A. The Yellowstone Caldera has been dead for years.
B. Yellowstone is a shelter for the protected wildlife.
C. Big earthquakes happen frequently atYellowstone.
D.YellowstoneNational Parkhas attracted visitors for centuries.
C
Have you ever done something for someone else—knowing that your actions would solely benefit THEM and not YOU? Maybe you opened a door or donated blood or volunteered in a hospital’s ER during the pandemic. This is called a prosocial behavior. Humans engage in these types of behaviors all the time.
But a question remains in science: Are we the only species who do this? As one of out closest s, chimpanzees have long been studied for signs of this. So far, research has provided mixed results on the question.
Some studies show that chimps cooperatively hunt, share food and comfort each other. But one study came to a very different conclusion. The study used a controlled lab experiment where chimpanzees in enclosures were given two options: push a button to give food to themselves or push the button to give food to themselves AND a partner chimp. If they chose the latter, it was seen as a prosocial behavior. But the result is that chimps showed no special preferences for feeding themselves and a friend over feeding just themselves. Another study conducted by DeTroy, however, discovered a totally different result.
Compared to previous controlled lab-based experiments, the setup for DeTroy’s research was very naturalistic. “We installed a button and a fountain into the chimpanzees’ outer enclosures. When an individual pushes the button, it releases juice from the fountain. However, since the button and fountain are approximately five meters apart, the individual pushing cannot directly drink from the fountain. And if any other chimpanzees are at the
fountain when the button is pushed, they, and not the pusher, will be able to drink the juice.
In this experiment, chimpanzees showed a willingness to act in the interest of others, with individual chimpanzees prepared to push the button without benefiting themselves.
“It is really fascinating to see that many of the chimpanzees were willing to prosocially provide valuable resources to the group members even if they couldn’t benefit themselves from their behavior.” said DeTroy.
Further research may reveal what lies behind their prosocial motivation. But for now, it’s safe to assume that chimpanzees are not simply aping human behavior.
8. Which of the following belongs to prosocial behaviors?
A. Jack participated in voluntary work in the library just to earn credits.
B. Mark turned to his classmate for help when feeling stressful in study.
C. Tim guided a lost child back home on his way to an important job interview.
D. Rose often interrupted the teacher to ask questions actively in the math’s class.
9. What is the task of the chimpanzees in the lab-based study?
A. Sharing food.
B. Making a choice.
C. Comforting others.
D. Showing sympathy.
10. How is DeTroy’s study different from the previous ones?
A. It was based on controlled lab experiment.
B. It gave juice to the chimpanzees as a reward.
C. It offered the tested chimpanzees a natural surrounding.
D. It provided a chance for chimpanzees to help their partners.
11. What can we learn from DeTroy’s quotes?
A. Chimpanzees can develop abilities to help others.
B. Chimpanzees have acquired many human behaviors.
C. Chimpanzees in the wild is cleverer than those in the lab.
D. Chimpanzees displayed prosocial behaviors for certain rewards.
D
After years of releasing e-readers that compete directly with Amazon’s Kindle, Rakuten Kobo’s latest device offers something totally different: theability to draw and write directly on the screen.
With a large 10.3-inch E-ink display, the Kobo Elipsa looks more like an electronic clipboard than the standard paperpack-sized e-reader. Although the ability to write on the screen is no big deal — especially given its high
price tag of $ 600 — the overall package is impressively functional.
In terms of reading, the Elipsa packs just about everything you’d expect in a Kobo. You can purchase and download books from the store, read web articles you’ve saved online via Pocket, and connect to your local library to borrow e-books and magazines. It’s known that Kindle basically requires you to buy books from Amazon. Unlike Kindles, Kobos are pretty open with the formats they support; you can connect the Elipsa to a computer and transfer over any PDF books you have bought or downloaded from stores like Booktopia or Google Books.
You can fill your virtual notepads with notes using brush and pen types, and export them as PDFs or images to a PC. There’s also an “advanced” notebook that can turn your writing into typed and editable text for exporting to Microsoft Word format. You can also write directly onto documents themselves, with all your word circling and underlining saved as you go to review later. This is especially handy when it comes to PDFs, as changes you make are synced（同步）automatically when you have Wi-Fi, so you can move between your Elipsa, PC and phone and keep your notes.
With all that said, we can see it really appealing to e-reader fans who also tend to do a lot of work on paper. If you ever print things out to mark them up, fill notepads with writing or drawing that you later have to transcribe or scan, or just wish you could write all over your library books, this could be the device for you.
12. Which of the following best describes the Elipsa?
A. Automatic.
B. Traditional.
C. Useful.
D. Standard.
13. How is a Kobo different from a Kindle in reading?
A. A Kindle has a larger screen.
B. A Kindle can support more formats.
C. A Kobo supports books from various sources.
D. A Kobo should be connected to local libraries.
14. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about Kobos?
A Their function in syncing. B. Their function in typing.
C. Their function in writing.
D. Their function in reading.
15. In which section of a newspaper can the text probably be found?
A. Education.
B. Technology.
C. Lifestyle.
D. Business.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项
The aging process affects the human body in many ways. One thing that happens to all of usas we age is muscle loss. Some experts say it can start as early as age 30. In fact, muscle loss may be a natural part of aging.___16___. It is better to start strength training when you are younger and in good health.
But what exactly is “strength training”? Simply put, strength training is an activity that makes one's muscles stronger. Here are reasons to start your strength training today.
Develop strong bones
___17___which can increase the thickness or density of bones and reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis (骨质疏松症) —a disease that weakens bones, making them easy to break.
___18___
Strength training can help you to take control of your weight and even lose weight. Muscle weighs more than fat. But muscle increases your metabolism (新陈代谢), and ahigher metabolism helps you burn more calories.
Improve your quality of life
Strength training can improve your ability to do everyday activities. For example, having stronger muscles makes it easier to lift and move things. Strong muscles can improve your balance.___19___. As we age, this can greatly add to your quality of life.
Improve your thinking skills
Mayo Clinic says some research shows that regular strength training, when combined with other kinds of exercise, has good results.___20___.
A. Then, let it alone
B. Manage your weight
C. Enhance the value of weight loss
D. But you can do some things to slow it down
E. Strength training puts pressure on your bones
F. It may help older adults understand and learn better
G. So, your risk of falling or getting injured may be lessened
第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项Did you know that truck driving is one of the unhealthiest professions? Smoking, obesity（肥胖），high blood pressure,___21___physical activity... In a national survey, 61% of long-distance truck drivers have two or more health___22___. I know what that's like because for nearly four years, I was a truck___23___myself.
In trucking, it's all about the___24___schedules. Every second___25___. Eat. Sleep. Drive. That's all you have time for. How was I going to fit in___26___? Two months after I started, I found my face was___27___when I checked out my reflection in the mirror.
One night, I was watching TV and___28___an exercise machine. The inventor said___29___that four minutes on the machine would give the____30____of an hour-long workout. I thought that was____31____. There was only one way to find out. I'd have to____32____it. Not the machine itself — it was large and cost $15,000. I came up with a workout plan — using my own____33____without any equipment.
Anytime I had a few____34____, I worked out. Beside my truck at rest stops, I'd do exercise. Some of the guys____35____me. But some drivers would come up and say, "Man, I really need to do this. Could you____36____me?” I did and gave them exercise and nutrition____37____while exercising in front of my truck. The more I____38____them, the more I realized my new routine wasn't just for me. It was meant to help other people find their way to____39____. That is what I'm doing and I've never felt more____40____.
21. A. active B. easy C. limited D. enough
22. A. systems B. magazines C. clubs D. problems
23. A. repairer B. driver C. conductor D. seller
24. A. delivery B. training C. production D. exercising
25. A. passes B. judges C. exists D. counts
26. A. working out B. taking off C. living on D. giving up
27. A. longer B. smaller C. cleaner D. fuller
28. A. picked out B. came across C. set up D. put aside
29. A. casually B. firmly C. gently D. occasionally
30. A. standards B. pleasure C. benefits D. advance
31. A. ridiculous B. common C. natural D. different
32. A. research B. examine C. try D. match
33. A. mind B. body C. duty D. decision
34. A. months B. weeks C. days D. minutes
35. A. educated B. disturbed C. teased D. inspired
36. A. encourage B. protect C. comfort D. teach
37. A. tips B. voices C. reports D. choices
38. A. consulted B. praised C. coached D. persuaded
39. A. recovery B. health C. victory D. treatment
40. A. satisfied B. independent C. touched D. fortunate
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
Have you ever wished your vacation could meet all your___41.___(expect)? Well, this is possible when you choose___42.___(go) on a cruise (游轮). Recently, cruises have become___43.___(popular) places than traditional forms of traveling.___44.___is not necessary to make reservations at different hotels, find places to dine, or arrange different transports in advance. Everything you can imagine is available whenever you want it on such___45.___cruise ship.
Cruise ships are like miniature (小型) cities on water. They are___46.___(full) loaded with restaurants serving all kinds of dishes. The staterooms (特等客舱) can be compared to rooms___47.___(find) in five-star hotels. The big difference is___48.___you get to have a moving ocean view. What’s more, there are activities designed for people of all ages and interests, and___49.___(vary) sports facilities like gyms and rock climbing walls as well as clubs and shops are also accessible. Quality entertainments like Broadway shows and live music___50.___(provide), too.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.下面每个句子都只有一处语言错误。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

多改或不按格式要求改不得分。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），并在其下面写出该词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

The tourists made their ways to the lake, wondering what was in store for them.
It is impossible for the poster to put up on the plastic surface.
All the visitors are supposed to arrive at the appointing time.
No kids under five will be admitted unless being accompanied by adults.
The scientist, as well as his assistants are racing against time to develop a new vaccine.
Fresh air is of greatly benefit to our health.
The past few years have witnessed great changes which I lived for years.
On the back wall hangs two portraits, which attract my attention.
It is the culture of making and drinking tea in China, which differs from those of Britain.
Tests suggest it is effective at the distance of 5 meters.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.百度百科打算创建英文版的百度人物词条，请你结合以下信息，为袁隆平编写词条。

要点如下：
姓名：袁隆平
职业：科学家
出生：1930年，北京
毕业院校：西南农学院
爱好：听音乐，游泳
生活态度：生活简朴，淡泊名利
主要成就：
（1）提高水稻产量，消除世界饥饿
（2）杂交水稻之父
注意：1）词数100左右；
2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：
西南农学院Southwest Agricultural College；
杂交水稻之父Father of Hybrid Rice
参考答案
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. C 9. B 10. C 11. A
12. C 13. C 14. C 15. B
16. D 17. E 18. B 19. G 20. F
21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. A 32.
C 33. B 34.
D 35. C 36. D 37. A 38. C 39. B 40. A
41. expectations
42. to go 43. more popular
44. It 45. a
46. fully 47. found
48. that 49. various/varied
50. are provided
51.(1). ways→way
(2). put前加be
(3). appointing→appointed
(4). 去掉being
(5). are→is (6). greatly→great
(7). which→where
(8). hangs→hang
(9). those→that
(10). the→a
52.略。